Chapter 344: Gervas's Gift!

No need for further explanation; the grand show-off scene is about to unfold.

Since Gervas is here to help, he must find a way to drive these noble young masters away.

Using force would obviously be inappropriate.

Therefore, he must make them lose face and leave in shame.

As mentioned before, his past life's experience as a returning elite soldier was not wasted.

He knew very well the tricks these noble young masters would use once they developed hostility toward him.

That was to strike at him using their status and sense of material superiority.

So, turning their own tactics against them would be the greatest humiliation for them.

And the situation unfolded exactly as predicted!

Now, the final stage had finally arrived!

How exciting!

No wonder elite soldiers in his past life were endlessly obsessed with showing off and slapping faces; this feeling was simply too satisfying!

Gervas felt he could hardly wait.

Meanwhile, Scarlett, Doyle, and the young masters still did not know that Gervas was treating them like NPCs for an elite soldier experience.

Seeing Gervas's subordinates arrive, with several boxes or similar items placed behind the entrance, they immediately guessed what Gervas was about to do next.

However, no matter how they thought about it, they could not believe how this little noble had the confidence to be so arrogant.

Although the gifts they had just given were not particularly expensive, none of them were easily affordable by an ordinary little noble.

A mere viscount, wanting to outdo them in gift-giving?

Thinking of this, Scarlett suddenly laughed sweetly: "Viscount Gervas, do you also prepare a gift for Catherine?"

"And since you just mocked Mo Lisi and the others for their cheap gifts, your gift must be even more precious, right?"

Here it comes!

She's here!

This trick; it's just right!

Gervas no longer delayed.

"That's correct, Young Lady Scarlett; my gift is definitely more precious than theirs!"

"To be honest, when I heard their identities just now, I was somewhat surprised; after all, their status is considered quite distinguished within the kingdom!"

"But after seeing the gifts they gave to Catherine, I felt they were truly too stingy!"

"After all, those ordinary gifts are completely unworthy of their status and should not even be given to Catherine!"

"You..." Mo Lisi and the others immediately turned red-faced.

"Gentlemen, I know you are very angry and feel I am slandering you; since that is the case, then let me show you the gift that I, a mere viscount, have prepared for Catherine!"

Gervas cut off the words the others were about to use to refute him at just the right moment, then signaled again.

Knight Mi Gen responded with a sound, then waved his hand toward the guards at the entrance.

Soon, two guards carried a large water bucket into the hall.

The bucket was not small; as the guards carried it, the sound of splashing water could be heard.

Everyone was stunned; what was this?

"Viscount Gervas, you didn't go catch a few sea fish from the ocean, did you?" Scarlett could hardly hold back.

"No, not sea fish, but sea clams!"

"Sea clams?"

Just as Scarlett was stunned, Gervas lifted the lid covering the wooden bucket, revealing the truth.

"This..."

Inside the wooden bucket, three sea clams, each half a meter in diameter, came into view.

And because the bucket's diameter was limited, all three sea clams were stacked inside like a human pyramid.

Of course, size was only one aspect; what was most astonishing was that the outer shells of the sea clams emitted a faint blue glow.

"This... this is a Mana Sea Clam?" Scarlett exclaimed in disbelief.

Although she had seen many kinds of Mana Pearls, she had rarely had the chance to see living Mana Sea Clams.

Mainly because these creatures were already rare and difficult to store; generally, once caught and brought ashore, they were processed immediately.

"It seems Young Lady Scarlett is quite knowledgeable; yes, these three are Mana Sea Clams, and moreover, Water-Condensing Pearl Mana Sea Clams!"

"Water-Condensing Pearl Mana Sea Clams? With a Mana Sea Clam this large, wouldn't the pearl it produces exceed the basic pearl?"

Holy cow!

This woman; is she playing along with me?

Gervas suddenly felt that this woman in front of him was not as unpleasant as before.

"That's right; if Lord Dante's Water-Condensing Pearl was worth six or seven gold coins before, then my Water-Condensing Pearl is worth at least twenty or thirty gold coins, after all, its size is equivalent to two pigeon eggs!"

Dante's face immediately turned iron-green. "Hmph, who knows if this is really a Water-Condensing Pearl clam? What if it's some other kind of Mana Sea Clam?"

This was a typical case of a dead duck refusing to admit defeat, which also fit the progression of an elite soldier plot perfectly.

So, Gervas had been waiting for this moment all along.

He waved at Knight Mi Gen, who immediately handed over a small wooden box the size of a palm.

The wooden box was opened, revealing a Water-Condensing Pearl the size of a duck egg, radiating a blue aura, before everyone's eyes.

"Hiss!"

Instantly, the entire hall fell silent, and the eyes of that woman, Scarlett, suddenly burst forth with a gleam of desire.

Mana Pearls the size of chicken eggs were already uncommon; let alone one the size of a duck egg, and moreover, a Water-Condensing Pearl!

"Catherine, for you!" Gervas, utterly unconcerned, held it out before Catherine.

Catherine paused, looking at Gervas.

Gervas winked at her; Catherine immediately realized they were still acting. "Thank you, Gervas!"

Having spoken, Catherine accepted the gift with her own hands.

This gesture and the gentle tone of gratitude undoubtedly dealt a critical blow to Mo Lisi, Dante, and the others.

Especially Dante; his two pride-and-joy Condensed Water Pearls were simply crushed.

"Hand these three Magic Sea Clams to the head chef in the kitchen; have him process them while fresh so your lord may taste fresh Magic Sea Clam meat."

"Yes, my lord Gervas!"

The Violet Castle servant nearby dared not delay, immediately taking the wooden bucket and withdrawing.

"Knight Mi Gen, continue!"

Of course, Gervas's gifts were not yet finished.

"There's more?"

Everyone's expressions shifted repeatedly.

"Yes, my lord!"

Knight Mi Gen responded, then beckoned toward the doorway.

Gervas's second gift was a large wooden crate.

Once the crate was set down, rustling sounds immediately came from within.

Baa-baa!

And at this moment, bleating sounds even emerged.

"Hmm? A sheep?"

Everyone was stunned; Gervas had actually brought a sheep into the castle.

Was he not afraid of making a mess...

Just as everyone hesitated in shock and doubt, Gervas opened the crate lid.

Wait!

Why is this sheep black?

"Strange, why does this sheep look so ugly?" Scarlett, clearly a beauty enthusiast, immediately felt the pitch-black sheep in the crate did not meet her aesthetic standards!

"This... could this be a Blazing Sheep?!" Fortunately, Doyle nearby knew his stuff.

"Blazing Sheep? Cousin Doyle, the Blazing Sheep wool that grandfather loves to wear most?" Upon hearing this, Scarlett's look of disdain vanished instantly.

Although the Hernandez family was also located in the Eastern Region, it was actually at the northernmost end of the Eastern Region, just one step away from the Northern Region.

Therefore, during the annual harsh winter, the Duchy of Hernandez also endured a harsh cold season.

And during such a season, warm clothing was undoubtedly extremely important.

Thus, Blazing Sheep wool was very well-known in the Northern Region.